Online care, plus the data to make the call
Two questions drive most healthcare decisions: can I see someone quickly, and is it worth going private? GeraClinic answers the first with telemedicine — online doctors, prescriptions, medical records and care navigation. For the second, GeraClinic publishes a free directory of NHS waiting times by specialty drawn from England referral-to-treatment data, so you can compare an expected NHS wait against a private appointment honestly.
Because GeraClinic shares one Gera sign-in, your records and care navigation stay consistent if you also use other Gera services.
How to choose
- Decide urgency. For anything urgent or an emergency, contact local emergency services — telemedicine is for non-emergency care.
- Check the likely NHS wait. Look up your specialty in the free NHS waiting-times directory to see what waiting realistically means.
- Weigh private vs waiting. If the wait is long for your situation, an online consultation may be worth it; if short, waiting may be fine.
- Keep your records in one place. Use a single account so prescriptions and history stay consistent.
The Gera products in this topic
GeraClinic
Telemedicine — online doctors, prescriptions, medical records and care navigation. Also publishes free NHS waiting-time data by specialty.
Best for: Seeing a doctor online and navigating care.
Gera Prime
Cross-product savings and priority support across Gera, useful if you combine care with other services.
Best for: Regular users across multiple Gera products.
Free open-data tools — no signup
Free, no-signup resources from GeraClinic:
- NHS waiting times by specialty — England RTT data, so you can decide between waiting and going private.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a prescription through GeraClinic?
GeraClinic supports online doctor consultations, prescriptions, medical records and care navigation. What can be prescribed depends on the clinician’s assessment and local rules.
How do I know how long the NHS wait is?
GeraClinic publishes a free directory of NHS waiting times by specialty using England referral-to-treatment (RTT) data, so you can see typical waits before deciding between the NHS and a private appointment.
Is telemedicine suitable for emergencies?
No. Online consultations are for non-emergency care. For anything urgent or life-threatening, contact your local emergency services.
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